We are delighted to invite HKAC Members and friends to join an exclusive Breakfast Talk & Archi-Walk: The Stories of the Oldest Catholic Cemetery in Hong Kong 快活谷葡韻. Our journey begins with a special breakfast session, followed by an exclusive guided walk in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Nestled in the heart of Happy Valley, St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery is one of Hong Kong’s oldest and most historically significant burial grounds, rich in both social history and architectural heritage. To bring this unique site to life, the Hong Kong Architecture Centre (HKAC) invites you to a special breakfast session and guided architectural walk.
Event Highlights
Architectural Insights: Architect Kevin Li will open the breakfast session with a brief presentation on the cemetery’s design, layout, and architectural heritage.
Portuguese Heritage: Guest docent Mr. Francisco A. Da Roza will share a fascinating overview of the Portuguese influences woven throughout the site.
Exclusive Access: Enjoy a rare guided walk through the grounds, including restricted access to the century-old chapel, which is normally closed to the public.
Hidden Stories: The intimate tour is to highlight some fascinating stories each of the Portuguese headstone tells. Collectively, they show their distinct culture from Macau, and how the community adapted, evolved and settled into their new home in Hong Kong.
🎤 Speakers｜ 🌟 Ar Kevin Li, HKAC Director 🌟 Mr. Francisco A. Da Roza, Guest Docent
📝 Event Details｜
📅 Date｜22 August 2026 (Sat)
⏰ Time｜09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Venue｜The Library, 23/F, 16 Ice House Street, Central and mini-bus connection to St Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley (disband at the Cemetery).
🗣️ Language｜Cantonese / English / Portuguese
💰 Admission｜$400 (HKAC Member); $500 (Non-Member)
👥 Quota｜16 Pax *First-come; first-served; priority given to HKAC Members
📝 Registration｜
📌 Please complete this online registration form (https://forms.gle/k32h9V8kJepdS67y5) by 14 August 2026.
📌 A confirmation email will be sent to successful participants shortly after submission.
🔍 Inquiries｜📞 2805 7146 / 📧 info@archicentre.hk
📌 Remarks｜
🔹 By participating in this event, you consent to photographs and videos taken during the tour being used for promotional purposes on our website, social media channels, publications, and other marketing materials.